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Radiation treatment may alleviate symptoms of severe Alzheimer’s disease

A pilot study showed that treatment with a low dose of radiation in people with severe Alzheimer’s disease could improve quality of life. The low dose of radiation causes a small amount of damage to...

Once-a-week insulin treatment may be a novel way to treat diabetes

Two phase 2 trials including hundreds of participants with type 2 diabetes from several countries assessed the safety and efficacy of a long-acting form of insulin called “insulin icodec.” One trial found that using injectable...

Fruits for people with diabetes

Eating fruit is a delicious way to satisfy hunger and meet daily nutritional needs. However, most fruits contain sugar. This has raised questions about whether fruits are suitable for people who have diabetes. Medically reviewed...

Sugary drinks may double bowel cancer risk in women under 50

In adult women, drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) per day was associated with a doubling in the risk of developing early onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in this study. Replacing adult intake of SSBs...

Do bacteria in the mouth affect arthritis risk?

A new study from the Netherlands found that people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and people with early RA (ERA) had higher levels of two groups of bacteria, Prevotella and Veillonella, in their...

Mediterranean diet: Could it reduce dementia risk?

A study finds that the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet may include a reduced chance of developing dementia and memory loss. Specifically, the diet appears to lower the level of amyloid and tau proteins...

Can a common food preservative harm the immune system?

A recent study has assessed the harmful effects of chemical food additives and food contact substances on the immune system. The study compared laboratory toxicology testing (ToxCast) results with data from previous animal tests and...

Are sardines good for you?

Sardines are oily fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids. They are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and they may have less mercury contamination than larger fish. Medically reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN,...

What’s the link between brain fog and rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic inflammation that affects not only the joints but other organ systems, too. One of the lesser-known symptoms of the condition is brain fog. Medically reviewed by Nancy Carteron, M.D., FACR Written...

Dementia: 25 grams of processed meat per day may raise relative risk

An observational study suggests there is a link between consuming 25 grams (g) of processed meat per day — which amounts to around one rasher of bacon — and a 44% higher risk of dementia....